Sharing the love of food
A few weeks ago, I went and visited my daughter in Wellington for her birthday. This is her second year, at Victoria University, and she is now living in an apartment in Central Wellington. I love visiting Wellington, it has such a creative buzz, and is laid back, but is also full of great places... Continue Reading →
We have recently been away for a long weekend. We stayed with my father n law, who was born in the Netherlands. Opa is now 89, and loves having his family to visit. On the Sunday we went to an annual Dutch day, where they served Olie Bollen, Poffertjes (pancakes), braadwurst (sausage) and croquettes. The... Continue Reading →
It's the weekend again. We are having such lovely weather at the end of this best-ever summer. The leaves are starting to fall, autumn is starting to show it's face. While my husband is in the garden sorting out the leaves, I have been inside, not cooking, but using my new computer! This new whizz bang computer promises to... Continue Reading →
Are you looking for a colourful healthy dish to take to a friend's house, or do you just want to have something different at home? You need to try this Roasted Vege Salad. I often make this for Christmas day. It is just so colourful, and gorgeous to eat. Last weekend we celebrated my Mum's... Continue Reading →
It has been nearly a year since I received my lovely Kitchen Aid! After giving hints to my husband, who has enjoyed my cooking for many years, I received my bright shiny red Kitchen Aid from him for Christmas in 2013. I was in tears when I received it! Every good cook should have an... Continue Reading →
Sugar, it taste so sweet, and don't we love it. Nigel Latta, a NZ psychologist, fronted a hard hitting TV series on issues facing all New Zealanders recently. One of the programs focussed on how sugar has become a major health issue in NZ. It contributes to obesity and can cause diabetes. Sugar is hidden... Continue Reading →
When my girls left for uni earlier in the year, I thought I would have lots of freedom and time to kill. I didn't realise there would be a demand for baking. Apparently poor students miss home baking the most, and really appreciate "care packages". Chocolate brownie, and ginger crunch are the staples for my food... Continue Reading →
I have been wanting to share this recipe with you for a while. This recipe is cooked within 20 minutes, and doesn't take long to prepare. It is so easy, and a recipe you will go to, time and time again. But this weekend the chocolate brownie wasn't so simple. Our youngest daughter Jennifer was home for... Continue Reading →
The last few months has been a time of change in our house. It all started in February, when our youngest left home to go to university in Wellington. Along with an empty nest, I lost my way with food. My role as a mother was to cook for the family, and now there were... Continue Reading →
I was at my book club's end of year dinner a couple of weeks ago, and we were all looking ahead to Christmas Day. Christmas Day for us is a getting together with family and enjoying nice food. I think we are like most New Zealand families, in that we like to spoil ourselves our Christmas... Continue Reading →
TRACEY'S KITCHEN 